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Hershey Pennsylvania Map

Explore Hershey, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hershey, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Hershey, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hershey, Pennsylvania. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Pennsylvania or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hershey.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hershey
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Dauphin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.285924
Longitude	-76.650247
Population	13,858
Density	374.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	17033
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Harrisburg
School District	Derry Township School District

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About Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 13,858. The population density is 374.2 people per km². Hershey is located at 40.2859°N, 76.6502°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17033.

Hershey emerges from the rolling, fertile landscape of Pennsylvania as a place defined by the steady, rhythmic flow of Spring Creek. It lies 1.1 miles northeast of Swatara, PA (from Swatara, PA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-southeast of Lower Paxton. The terrain here is marked by gentle undulations of farmland and woodland, creating a quiet consistency that defines the daily experience of the landscape. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a permanent, hazy boundary against the horizon, while the local earth remains rich and dark, suited for the industrious cultivation that defines the region. Residents often note how the light at dusk seems to hold a particular golden clarity, catching the low-hanging mist that clings to the fields long after the sun has dipped below the rise of the land.

Milton S. Hershey envisioned a self-sustaining environment when he founded the settlement, moving beyond the mere construction of a factory to create an entire ecosystem for his workers. He sought to build a place where the architecture of labor and the architecture of living were intentionally aligned, ensuring that the infrastructure—from the trolley lines to the homes—reflected his singular, expansive ambition. The history of Hershey remains tied to this singular industrial vision, which transformed rural acreage into a center of global production, forever altering the character of the surrounding countryside. This legacy of deliberate creation persists, visible in the orderly layout of the streets and the enduring sense of purpose that permeates the local planning.

Economic vitality in Hershey is anchored by the massive scale of chocolate manufacturing, an industry that dictates the pace and prosperity of the local economy. Beyond the factories, the infrastructure supports a sophisticated array of hospitality and educational services, including the comprehensive medical and research facilities that serve the wider region. Educational institutions thrive here, providing a steady influx of intellectual energy that balances the industrial heritage of the site. While the Middletown Reservoir sits quietly six miles away, the town itself focuses its resources on a highly integrated service economy, ensuring that the local infrastructure remains resilient and capable of supporting the thousands who arrive for both work and specialized professional development.

Cultural life in Hershey is defined by the legacy of its founder and the massive, permanent attractions like Cocoa Castle that draw visitors throughout the year. The calendar is punctuated by major festivals and seasonal gatherings that bring a distinct, communal energy to the streets, often centered around the landmark architecture that defines the skyline. While professional and college sports teams compete in nearby hubs, the local focus remains on the specific cultural landmarks that have become synonymous with the name of the place. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured cadence, where the scent of cocoa often lingers in the air, a sensory reminder of the industry that shaped the identity of the people and the land alike.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bobcat (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 005° N
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 345° N
River Otter (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 007° N
Twin Turnpike - Speedway (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 307° NW
American Elk (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 314° NW
Cocoa Castle (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 154° SE
Founders Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 121° SE
Michael Horrocks 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 140° SE
CocoaPlex (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 177° S
Swatara Creek Greenway (Private Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 274° W
Clawson-Van DeHei Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 274° W
Clawson-VanDeHei Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 274° W
Buck Swank Stadium (Stadium) — 3.2 mi, 066° NE
Alger Property Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 103° E
Keller Field Park (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 256° W
Adventure Sports in Hershey (Theme Park) — 3.7 mi, 157° SE
State Game Land 246 (State Resource Management Area) — 4.4 mi, 199° S
Skyline Park Movie Screen (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 310° NW
State Game Land 145 (State Resource Management Area) — 6.9 mi, 114° SE
Leedy Theater (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 065° NE
Abandoned Mount Gretna Prison Foundations (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 122° SE
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 8.4 mi, 222° SW
Highspire War Memorial (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 234° SW
The "Governor's Troop" (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 107° E
Memorial Lake State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 017° N
House of Oddities (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 166° S
Mount Gretna Tabernacle (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 105° E
Kevin Scott Boyd Stadium (Stadium) — 10.0 mi, 160° S
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.3 mi, 343° N · 110k acres
Swatara State Park (State Park) — 14.3 mi, 021° N

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